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Hey everyone, so I just had my final interview for a job I really wanted, and I completely blew it 😞 Here’s what happened:
– I was horrifically sick during the interview with the CEO
– I lost my voice halfway through
– I know I’m perfect for the job but I just couldn’t show it in that moment
I’ve been out of work for 8 months and this opportunity means so much to me. So, do you have any advice on how to handle a situation like this?
Possible solutions:
– Reach out to the interviewer to explain the situation and apologize
– Offer to follow up with a written summary of why you’re the perfect fit for the job
– Consider sending a thank you note for the opportunity despite the less-than-ideal circumstances
Let me know your thoughts and if you have any tips on how to recover from a bad interview experience! Your advice would mean the world to me right now. 🙏 #CareerAdvice #InterviewHelp #JobSearchTips
Pain is temporary pride is forever
Don’t sweat it. Good management will let this slide – if not, you dodged a bullet. If I’d ever have someone in my interview losing their voice because of sickness, there’s no way I could ever hold it against you.
Keep your head up!
Hang in there. Been 8 months for me as well, and a couple I thought were super good fits. Like other poster said, if it is a big deal, you dodged a bullet. move on and keep your chin up!
Side-bar: I’ve never heard the term retrenched before… do you find that it is received better in an interview than ‘laid off’? I have two recent lay-offs that I discuss, but now that I know the word… both are technically retrenchments…
I feel like I always have to try to justify or explain a layoff… but retrenched kinda gives the reason…..
In terms of the interview – how they react to this will be a reflection of how they would treat an ill employee. ie. If they reject you for this, you probably don’t want to work there long term
I’d send them a follow up email. Thanking them, and reiterating your fit for the company. You may even throw in a “apologies for losing my voice, i was still on the mend,” or something or other. DON’T GIVE UP.
I thought I blew one of my interviews, but I sent an email reiterating my fit, what I thought was challenging and interesting about the interview, etc. I got the job.
Good luck!